Social Media Communications - To Tweet or Not to Tweet!
Social Media Communications - To Tweet or Not to Tweet!
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Hi folks. Have
you tweeted yet today? That is the
question.
If you don’t know what I am referring to, don’t worry it’s
nothing dirty or too personal! It
is what we do when we post an update of our life on the popular social media
site Twitter.
I have recently had discussions about using current social
media like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter with a few different people, and the
potential benefits that can arise from being ‘on message’. Some people were managers,
entrepreneurs, budding coaches, moms and new graduates. Here, in a nutshell, is my best advice
that I gave them. I hope
this helps you too, whether you are currently using social media like the
above-mentioned, or a blog, or whether you are pondering the idea of setting up
an account and profile but are not sure how to use it.
DO follow the trend.
If it has not gone away after a few months, and if everyone is talking
about it, including people on TV, you know it is a keeper. Stay current, especially if you need to
advertise your product or service or have friends all over the place you want
to really stay connected with.
DO share personal insights and stories. Sharing yourself (within reason)
encourages others to appreciate your openness and respond in kindness. Building rapport is much easier when
both people are sharing the same level of intimacy.
DO mix business with pleasure. There is nothing wrong with letting people know about your
new blog, entrepreneurial venture, newsletter, ebook or condo for sale in your
updates, as long as that is not the ONLY thing you are telling them. Share other aspects of your life too,
and then it does not seem so out of place or ‘salesy’ when you want to let
people know about something they might like.
DO NOT be afraid of today’s technology. It is even easier now than when I
started in 2002. With a little
research online you can find free and easy ways to set up a blog, website,
newsletter, and of course, accounts in MySpace, YouTube, Facebook and
Twitter. These days everything is
drag n’ drop, import photo from your computer, WYSIWYG (what you see is what
you get) editing. There is no need
to learn html or any other computer programming/language. Just point and click! Plus, these sites have online
tutorials.
DO NOT jeopardize your job or education. Remember that everything you post
online from a tweet to a text message is recorded somewhere. Complaining about your boss or teacher
online is about as smart as advertising on bus benches that you cheated on your
spouse! Some conversations are
better left for the phone or face-to-face interactions. There have already been students
disciplined and workers fired, regardless of what you and I may think of the
ethics involved in such cases. Be
prudent.
DO NOT lie.
There is really no need for it.
If you have something to say or something to sell, just let people in
your online community know about it, and be satisfied with those interested
parties that respond. People have
gotten job interviews from these social mediums. Could you imagine if they lied online? What to do in the interview then? The same rules apply to online dating
profiles. By lying you are only
setting yourself up for embarrassment.
People these days want to know what you are about before buying from
your company too. On Twitter you
can find profiles of coaches, sports teams, TV stations, restaurants,
celebrities and of course – online marketers! Be careful not to get fooled by anyone though. It is still a ‘buyer beware’ world!
I hope you have found these tips on using current social
media helpful. Enjoy your tweets, updates and special offer postings!
Ric Phillips is a Communication
Coach and Trainer. His company,
3V Communications, specializes in
interpersonal and professional
communication skills training,
with a specialty in E.S.L.
(English as a Second Language)
employee training. By
synchronizing your Verbal, Vocal
& Visual communications, you
communicate with confidence,
clarity and purpose. To
reach the next level of
communication skills please visit
http://www.CommunicationCoach.ca.
Invest in your success!
Ric Phillips is a Gold author on EvanCarmichael.com
Communication Coach - My company, 3V Communications, focuses on interpersonal skill development, professional communications and personal growth. On this blog I will post newsletters, tips for communication, notices of upcoming workshops, and thoughts and resources relevant to the world of communication.
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